Cost of Living Calculator - Decorah, Iowa vs Newton, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 145.5% more expensive than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $184,091 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
410% more expensive in Newton
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs Newton, MA
Compared to Decorah, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  511.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  66.5% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.8% higher

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